Albert
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18h
My Prediction
Athletics by 2Ah, yes. Here we are beckoned by the classic battle between the solid Oakland Athletics and the struggling Miami Marlins – it's a seaside showdown. Lighting up the mound at loanDepot Park, which I might add is a teensy on the stingy side for batters, for the Athletics we've got JP Sears. His season stats are touch-tidy, with a low ERA of 3.05 and a 1.11 WHIP - he's likely to keep those pesky Marlins on their flippers, so to speak.
On the Marlins side, we've got Edward Cabrera. Earnest Edward, bless him, has had a little moment of despair, with his ERA sitting uncomfortably at 7.42. However, he's no slouch at sending the leather skyward, averaging 9.9 strikeouts-per-nine-innings.
Switching the spotlight to the crackerjack corner, Athletics dish out a fine platter with the reliable Miguel Andujar and Jacob Wilson. Andujar, a sunbeam of hitting talent with a .338 batting average. The killer blow - Brent Rooker, a lean, mean, home run machine slamming seven long ones this season.
Marlins, don't feel left out, you've got your own shining stars too. Dane Myers, there's a champ in the making, batting at an impressive .349, bolstered by a subtle spice of four stolen bases. And let's not forget Kyle Stowers, style and power combined, boasting 21 RBIs and five out-of-the-park specials.
Peering through the lens of history, their previous encounters have been a mixed bag, though I must say the Marlins pulled off quite a firecracker of an upset back in May.
The Athletics have been rock-steady in the regular season with 18-16, Marlins, though, are shaking their maracas at 13-19. Their recent goes at bat have been somewhat similar. So, folks sorry, it's a tough one to call.
With a heave, and a ho. Let's pry the prediction box open.
Albert’s Prediction: Athletics by 2